Pope Leo XIV’s hometown of Chicago will celebrate the election of one of its own as leader of the Catholic Church.

Robert Francis Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV after he was elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church, was born at Mercy Hospital on Chicago’s South ...

Here’s a look at what we discovered about some of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV’s family members in the Tribune archives.

Pope Leo XIV’s path to the papacy includes strong regional ties, from his Chicago upbringing to his time as a teacher in Wisconsin. Pope Leo XIV’s path to the papacy includes strong regional ...

Chicagoans celebrated the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S. and a Chicago native, with joy and hope for a renewed focus on social justice and unity within the Catholic ...

Pope Leo XIV was born Robert Prevost and spent several years living in Dolton, IL, in a humble home that is now up for ...

Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, became the first pope from the United States. Now, Chicago businesses are getting in on the action.

The election of Pope Leo XIV as the first-American pontiff shocked the world, and Chicago residents rejoiced in the Holy See’s ties to the Windy City. The news came after just a handful of votes ...

The first American-born pope, he is from Chicago. LIVE UPDATES: American Cardinal Robert Prevost elected new pope, will take the name Pope Leo XIV "My first reaction as a native Chicagoan was 'what?' ...

Chicagoans have predictably reacted in grandiose fashion with humor and genuine affection for South Sider Robert Prevost as he begins heading the Catholic Church.